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Richard W. Bishop
June 13, 1936 – July 31, 2020
BOWIE – Richard W. Bishop, 84, Bowie, TX, finished his journey on earth and walked through the gates of heaven to begin his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on July 31, 2020 in Alvord, TX.
A graveside service was at 11 a.m. on Aug. 3 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with the Rev. Roger Bishop of Mena A.R. officiating. The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Richard was born on June 13, 1936 in Wichita Falls to Dick and Katheryne Bishop. The family moved to the Selma area in 1942 and then to Bowie. Richard grew up in the Sunset and Bowie area. He was a member of the 1954 graduating class of Bowie High School. He earned his first 40 cents at the age of eight, shining shoes in the domino hall. As a teen, he worked for Tubby Wilson at Wilson Drug and in his 20s he worked in the parts department of Cummins Diesel of Odessa.
Later Richard worked for Meador Olds in Fort Worth and in the early 60s with his brother, Homer, in the car business in Bowie. Richard had a long carrier in the auto industry. In 1971 he became the owner of Bishop Motors, the Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, GMC dealer for the area. He sold the company in 1985 and continued many years after in the used car business.
He married Loretta Durham of Nocona on Nov. 18 1961 in Bowie. They resided in Bowie until her passing in January 2020. Richard and Loretta were charter members of Faith Baptist Church. He loved his brothers and his whole family unconditionally.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta, parents and brothers, Homer and Carol.
Richard is survived by his son, Scott Bishop, Bowie; daughter, Shelly Burkhalter and husband Larry, Alvord; brothers, Roger, Mena, AR and Danny and wife Pat, Trophy Club; sister-in-laws, Lynda DeFrates and Mozelle Palmer and husband James; brother-in-law, Leo Durham; two grandchildren, Mandy Netherland and husband Mike, Rhome and Seth Burkhalter, Raleigh, NC; one great-granddaughter, Camille and his best friend for years, Bill Allen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Richard to the Faith Baptist Church of Bowie at 1307 E. Nelson St. Bowie.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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November 10, 1934 – December 12, 2024
BOWIE – Joan Winn, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 17 at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie, with Dr. Tony Rogers as the officiant. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Joan was born on Nov. 10, 1934 in Bonita, TX, the youngest child of Robert L. and Euderah May (Sanders) Pierce, cherished as the baby sister in a family of six. She went to Nocona High School and, on Dec. 31, 1951, married the love of her life, Bobby Winn. Their marriage exemplified enduring love and partnership.
Joan worked as a teller and officer at First National Bank of Bowie for more than 30 years, where her kindness and love greatly impacted her colleagues and customers. In her free time, Joan flourished in her creativity. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and painting, gifting her creations to the ones she loved.
A follower of Christ, Joan was a Southside Baptist Church charter member, where she lived her belief in service to others. She loved people unconditionally and was intentional in all she did, embodying reliability and love. Joan’s life was a shining example of selflessness, compassion and steadfast dedication to her family, friends and community.
Joan Winn’s love for people and passion for serving others will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known her. Her intentionality, creativity and unwavering presence made her a cornerstone of her family and community. She will be dearly missed but lovingly celebrated as a woman who truly lived a life of faith, love and purpose.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Euderah Pierce; husband, Bobby Winn; son, Ricky Winn; brothers, Clark and Wallace Pierce and her sisters, Bonnie Bruce, Nancy Robbins and Patricia Cross.
Joan is survived by her loving children, Becky Winn and David Winn and wife Kim; her adoring grandchildren, Miranda Tate and husband Josh and Derek Winn and wife Nichole and her treasured great-grandchildren, Bryce Tate, Corben Wolsey, Kaygan Winn, Ramzey, Brooks, Oaklee Tate, Boone and Dasher Winn. Joan’s legacy lives on through her family and all the lives she touched.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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January 18, 1943 – December 13, 2024
KELLER – Marjorie Ann Liggett, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 13, 2024.
A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Marjorie was born Jan. 18, 1943 in Bowie to R. H. and Ollie (Wright) Gray. She graduated as valedictorian from Bowie High School in 1961. She married Gary Liggett on July 22, 1961. She raised two children and worked at American Airlines for 15 years. She lived her life as a Christian and was a faithful follower of Christ She enjoyed traveling, sewing and oil painting.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carolyn Lindsey.
Marjorie is survived by her husband, Gary Liggett, Sherman; children, Craig Liggett and wife Lisa, Gordonville, TX and Paige Morgan and husband Mike, Loveland, CO; five grandchildren, Jordan Hughes and husband Matt, Rhome, Corie Van Meter and husband Dustin, Tuscola, TX, Colton Liggett, Denton, Kyle Morgan, Casper, WY and Eric Morgan, Loveland, CO and great-grandchild, Levi Hughes.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Marjorie to the Christian Relief Fund at P.O. Box 19670, Amarillo, TX 79114-1670.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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September 12, 1927 – December 10, 2024
KELLER – Ida “Olene” Walker Shults Yates, 97, died Dec. 10, 2024 at her home.
A funeral service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 21 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Chris Hatchett and Eric Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery in Sunset.
She was born on Sept. 12, 1927, in Clara, TX.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Kenneth Shults Sr., and sons, Paul Kenneth Shults Jr. and William Ray Shults.
She is survived by her children, Pamelia Cannataro, Saundra Shults, Royal Shults, Charolette Sisk, George Shults and Rebecca Roberts, as well as Marlene Belk; sixteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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